Tag: Mayor Chris DiPiazza

Posted on by — 1 Comment

Confirmed Swatting Hoax Rocks Paramus High School: Police Launch Investigation into False Alarm

Product 5548 4506

School Terror Scam: Why a ‘Swatting’ Hoax Triggered a Massive Police Response and Lockdown at Paramus High School

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Paramus NJ,  experienced a terrifying but thankfully false alarm this morning following a confirmed “swatting” incident targeting the high school. Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza and the Paramus Police Department quickly confirmed that the large-scale emergency response was due to a hoax, intended to trigger panic and a massive deployment of law enforcement resources.

Continue reading Confirmed Swatting Hoax Rocks Paramus High School: Police Launch Investigation into False Alarm

Posted on by — 3 Comments

Borough of Paramus Goes Cashless

9475 9e834030 30f5 4f4d b929 eb14d4126b69

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Paramus NJ, no more cash payments—that’s the new policy for property and sewer tax payments in Paramus, NJ. The Borough Council recently approved a resolution eliminating cash transactions, requiring residents to pay through personal checks, bank or certified checks, money orders, or credit cards instead.

Continue reading Borough of Paramus Goes Cashless

Posted on by — 5 Comments

UPDATE: Paramus Officials Consider Legal Action Against American Dream Over Sunday Sales

IMG 20231025 124947044 MP scaled

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Paramus NJ, Borough of Paramus officials are exploring a potential lawsuit against American Dream, the Meadowlands megamall, for operating retail stores on Sundays in violation of Bergen County’s historic Blue Laws. The mall has reportedly been defying these laws for nearly a year, multiply news outlets sparking outrage among local leaders and residents.

Continue reading UPDATE: Paramus Officials Consider Legal Action Against American Dream Over Sunday Sales

Posted on by — 2 Comments

Paramus to Upgrade Busy Midland and Farview Intersection in 2025

roadwork

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Paramus  NJ, Paramus residents will see major upgrades to the intersection of Midland and Farview Avenues next year. Mayor Chris DiPiazza  made the announcement on Facebook. This key crossing has been selected by the Borough Council as the focus for safety and traffic improvements, which include adding left-turn lanes, enhancing sidewalks, and removing outdated traffic features. The Council recently approved the project to go to bid, marking a big step forward in the town’s effort to modernize busy intersections.

Continue reading Paramus to Upgrade Busy Midland and Farview Intersection in 2025

Posted on by — 9 Comments

New Costco Coming to Paramus, Confirms Mayor Chris DiPiazza

456607625 955717083236406 5827035184531358790 n

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Paramus NJ, a new Costco is set to be built in Paramus, off Route 17 , on the site of the former Stop & Shop, according to Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza. The plans for the new Costco Wholesale location were officially submitted to the Paramus Planning Board on Thursday morning.

Continue reading New Costco Coming to Paramus, Confirms Mayor Chris DiPiazza

Posted on by — 2 Comments

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Breaks Ground On Major Emergency Department Expansion

438109427 888433676631414 8326158220766809935 n 1

photo courtesy of Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Paramus NJ, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center held a groundbreaking ceremony for its major Emergency Department (ED) expansion project. The ED currently has 19 beds and will increase to 49 beds with specialized areas for those experiencing a mental health crisis, pediatric patients, and geriatric patients. Once completed, the ED will have separate areas for those seeking mental health services and those coming in for acute medical care with 30 beds dedicated to behavioral health and substance use disorder patients.

Continue reading Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Breaks Ground On Major Emergency Department Expansion